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More than a gospel institution, Blind Boys of Alabama are a cultural force that has swept up musicians from every stylistic precinct, including Prince, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, and B...

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Son of celebrated Nigerian Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti has done more than carry on the musical tradition of his iconic father, expanding the mix of Yoruban folk music, jazz, and hor...

This edition of Drop the Needle, GRAMMY-winning vocalist Samara Joy talks about the magic contained in a succession of classic tracks by a cross-section of the greatest vocalists from the 1950s to today.

At 24, Joy is already setting the music world ablaze. Her 2022 Verve Records debut “Linger...

“Evolving The Afrobeat Tradition” SFJAZZ Dialogues w/ Seun Kuti & Terence Blanchard

The saxophonist, composer and Egypt 80 bandleader sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard to discuss the process of finding his own sound within the tradition laid out by his father,...

Enter the mind of drummer, composer, and former SFJAZZ Collective member Obed Calvaire, as he takes us through his practice routine, his devotion to his craft, and the inspiration that motivates him to continually strive to improve all aspects of his art.

A Miami native of Haitian descent, O...

Family Matinee – Marcus Shelby Orchestra presents Black Ball: The Negro Leagues & The Blues
Original performance date: April 13, 2024

Bassist and bandleader Marcus Shelby is a long-range planner, assiduously assembling a vision ever since he moved to San Francisco in 1996. He teaches in school...

World-class musicians break down musical concepts at various levels of difficulty, from beginner to advanced.

For this edition of The Breakdown, bass legend, composer, and producer Marcus Miller takes a group of three bassists at varying levels of experience through the process of learning his ...